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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 189.32 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 189.32 and 65.16 is: 97.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 189.32 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/189.32 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 189.32 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 12,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335.77/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.91

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